The demotions put Chicago’s roster at 24 players and one more cut to make. Expect a defenseman, either Ryan Stanton or Mike Kostka, to be the last to go. Chicago opens the season on Tuesday night at home against Washington at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

Very disappointing – did not really get the chance due to pre-season injury. And Handzeus has not played a minute unless I missed something.

esracerx46 - Sep 29, 2013 at 12:38 AM

This is why I wish they did not resign zeuss. Zeuss is a 3-4 line guy. He can win faceoffs but I think Pirri in between guys like Hossa and Sharp….. would give you more than Zeuss. Their is a reason you gave up so little to get him. That said we wouldnt have won the cup without him. I feel sorry for guys like Morin and Pirri who should be on an NHL roster but arent. Keep digging guys.

I think Pirri stays if he doesn’t get hurt. Feel bad for those guys, but the depth on this team is unbelievable.

sprtsfan1 - Sep 29, 2013 at 10:39 AM

Man oh man, I’m extremely disappointed in this move. I was really hoping to see Pirri make the jump this year. Oh well, injuries happen. Should be an awesome season! Go Hawks!!!

pone27 - Sep 29, 2013 at 12:09 PM

I never have a problem with Bowman making the move to send guys like Pirri, Morin, etc. down into Rockford.

These kids are not going anywhere. Zeus just helped the Hawks in taking home another title. I personally don’t feel like Zeus was terrible on our second line (granted I do know he is not a top 6 guy anymore.)

Injuries will come, these guys will see time on the Hawks, and you never know what could happen via trades. Regardless, the future at forward looks very bright in Chicago. Lets go Hawks!

slysipops - Sep 29, 2013 at 10:37 PM

hopefully HANDZUS will play all season like he did in the playoffs….but that would be a first . why not keep PIRRI up here as a # 3 or 4 center to get real game experience ? oh no let’s wait for an emergency !